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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.84, 1,056.84 and 690.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.84, 1,056.84 and 690.88 is: 1,037.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.84 : 1,056.84 = 690.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.84/1,056.84 = 690.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.84x = 1,056.84 × 690.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.84x = 730,149.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,149.62/703.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.38

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